Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44FOCUS - JANUARY 2017 19 THUMBS DOWN - to the man that came to my property on thursday november 24 at 2:52 a.m. and stole my 4’ grapevine deer out of my front garden bed and proceeded to look around my property. it’s a shame that you can’t decorate your own place at Christmas or anytime of the year, without some people thinking it is there to be stolen. this was a grown adult who should know better! my other concern is what else is he coming back to steal from the neighbours or myself. it’s people like this that put a strain on our society. THUMBS UP - to the lions Club and the scugog Chamber of Commerce along with the many volunteers who again this year organized such a wonderful, colourful santa Claus parade for all to enjoy! a lot of work goes into an event like this, so please know that it is appreciated! THUMBS DOWN - to those individuals who think nothing of lighting up at family events such as the santa Claus parade, Canada Day fireworks, etc. “To smoke or not to smoke” is not my argument here. i’m simply asking those who smoke to ensure they are far enough away from others who do not, especially innocent children. it’s simply a common courtesy, like keeping the noise to a minimum late at night or allowing someone to merge in traffic. thank you. THUMBS DOWN - another reader writes - to the many people he witnesses almost every morning at either mcdonalds or tim hortons showing poor and miserable manners to the employees. they are doing their best to serve you during the morning rush, have some patience! THUMBS DOWN - from a runner who says old simcoe is a fantastic road to run/walk on, except that some drivers use this road as their own personal highway and fail to slow down and share the road. multiple times vehicles have not slowed and in fact come so close that the dog whose head was sticking out their window could have hit me while i ran. completeauto repair 1511 Reach Street, Port Perry 905-985-1999 • superiortireportperry@gmail.com Mon-Fri:8am - 6pm, Sat:8am - 2pm Alignments • BrAkes • tune ups • exhAust Vehicle Certifications Oil Changes start at $29.95* * Plus tax * Up to 5 litres * Most vehicles * Warranty Approved Put the Brakes on January We Paythetaxes! all Brake rePairs GOLDBUG INTERNATIONAL ESTATES WELCOME - 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE 1874 Scugog Street, Port Perry Hwy. 7A across from Water Street 905-985-0001 Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5; Sat 10-4 INSTANT CASH GOLD • SILVER Honest, Qualified, Confidential JEWELLERY COINS WATCHES STERLING WE MAKE HOUSE CALLS OMESTEAD HFURNITURE & APPLIANCES HARDWOOD & LAMINATE FLOORING • WINDOW COVERINGS 1918 Scugog St., Port Perry (across from Vos’) 905-985-2451 @HomesteadFnA H A PPY NEW YEAR! 1680 Reach Street, Port Perry 905-985-4441 www.emmanuelcc.ca Every saint has a past... Every sinner, a future. C o m m u n i t y C h u r c h Sunday 10 a.m.